Enrollment
353
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwalk, CA
William W. Orr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William W. Orr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062193002606
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William W. Orr Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William W. Orr Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William W. Orr Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA.
School address
District: Little Lake City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062193002606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William W. Orr Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William W. Orr Elementary
William W. Orr Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Norwalk, California, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #377.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Norwalk's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Dolland Elementary (586 students): William W. Orr Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.6:1 vs 23.4:1).
Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students) and Lakeside Middle (509 students) alongside William W. Orr Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William W. Orr Elementary compares
William W. Orr Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
Asian 4.5%
White 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, William W. Orr Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Lake City Elementary, which includes William W. Orr Elementary.
$15,895
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 65.3%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William W. Orr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Studebaker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William W. Orr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Norwalk
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Dolland Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Julia B. Morrison Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Loretta Lampton Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Studebaker Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Anna M. Glazier Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William W. Orr Elementary
How many students attend William W. Orr Elementary?
William W. Orr Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwalk, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William W. Orr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William W. Orr Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William W. Orr Elementary?
59.7% of students at William W. Orr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William W. Orr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William W. Orr Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Norwalk, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William W. Orr Elementary?
William W. Orr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William W. Orr Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, William W. Orr Elementary ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Norwalk, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is William W. Orr Elementary a good school?
William W. Orr Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Little Lake City Elementary?
Besides William W. Orr Elementary, Little Lake City Elementary also operates Lake Center Middle (708 students), Lakeside Middle (509 students), and Lakeview Elementary (457 students). See the Little Lake City Elementary district page for the complete list.
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